Cultural

Performances, exhibitions, recitals, and other cultural activities or those by supporters of the arts

Our Town Photowalk & Reception

We are thrilled to invite the community of Winchester to celebrate the artists of the exhibition Our Town, highlighted through its people and place with the creativity and sense of home as seen by its residents. Join us on the Griffin Rotary Terrace on Sunday September 15th at 4pm for a conversation with the photographers of this summertime celebration of our community. This event is FREE and open to the public. © Lisa Spencer

© Manoj Sharma

© Joyce WestnerPhotographers included in this years edition are (in alphabetical order) Andi Daneliia, Mary Beth Dixon, Juliette Eno, Trish Gannon

Outdoor Movie on the Lawn

Movie Night on the Lawn Thurs Aug 29th!

We hope to see you on Thursday, Aug 29th on the church lawn for a summer movie that's appropriate for both kids and adults. We'll gather starting at 8pm and wait to start the movie until it's dark enough. Bring a blanket or something else to sit on. Feel free to invite friends and neighbors.

There is no need to sign-up - just show up and enjoy the company, entertainment and summer evening outdoors!

Hope to see you there!

Paint Party

Make your very own masterpiece on canvas. We will be using acrylic paints, so be sure to wear clothes that can get paint on them.Registration Required. This program is for kids in Grades 3-5. This program is supported by the Friends of the Winchester Public LibraryQuestions? email winchild@minlib.…Learn More

Pajama Jam for Young String Players

Wear your pajamas and jam! String players ages 5-12 are invited to get some experience performing for their peers in a casual, welcoming environment. All levels are welcome!
• No audience, just the performers & host
• Play a whole polished piece or part of a piece that you're still learning
• Solos & Small Ensembles Welcome
• Sign up online by November 15
Hosted by Anne Bennett, String Department Chair.
Sign Up Online

papa & dada. Film Screening

An award-winning documentary about families and love. Written and Directed by Daniela Ambrosoli.

The modern idea of family is fundamentally changing. More and more same-sex couples are fulfilling their dreams of having children. This heartwarming documentary shows what it’s like raising kids with two male parents. Papa & dada was shot over a period of seven years in Italy, Holland, Germany, Switzerland, and the United States. Four couples discuss their desires for family, while sharing moments of their everyday lives. These families experience joys and challenges like any family might. The

Paris Photo | Crista Dix & Judith Pishnery

Paris Photo Grand PalaisParis Photo is shaping up to be the best fair yet in 2024, and the Griffin Museum is offering an exclusive guided tour. Join us in November and gain fresh perspective into what's trending in contemporary lens-based art with the Griffin Museum of Photography at Paris Photo. This exclusive trip is an incredible way to experience the vibrant, creative, photographic culture of Paris, and gain insight into the current trends in collecting and creating fine art photography. Join Executive Director Crista Dix and photographer and educator Judith Pishnery on a week long